Grade II listed · Sunderland

1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails

1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1207131
Date first listed10 November 1978
Local planning authoritySunderland
Location54.89924, -1.38240 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1207131

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near 1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails

NameGradeDistance
Douro Terrace Including Douro House (No. 7) with Steps and RailingsII47 m
Wearside Masonic Temple with Attached Walls and GatesII61 m
Forecourt and Side Railings to St George'S HouseII83 m
St George'S House with Attached Steps, Railings and Yard WallsII89 m
Park Road Methodist Church with School, Walls and Gates AttachedII96 m
Bede TowerII120 m
1-15 Grange Crescent (Terrace) with Steps and HandrailsII151 m
Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and GatesII*160 m
Numbers 1-16 with Attached HandrailsII164 m
17-23, Saint Bede'S TerraceII199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails listed?
Yes. 1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207131, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sunderland, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.